Which is better for a B.Sc in Chemistry (Hons.), St. Xavier's Kolkata or Jadavpur University?

The general preference is that none of the two colleges is a feasible option for pursuing B.Sc (Chemistry). The reasons behind this are listed separately below for both the colleges: Xavier’s is not a good option for chemistry. The faculty is not equipped in teaching in-depth concepts. They do not provide the requisite exposure for broadening a student's knowledge base. A general tendency of faculties is that they don’t recommend books. A huge amount of knowledge is gained by using internet sources which in turn makes them dependent on electronic sources. Internal politics is also an inevitable element of the campus culture. A lot of distraction is inherent in the day-to-day activities. Jadavpur University also gives very less exposure in terms of the knowledge base. A large amount of attention is focused on internal politics which hampers the educational and professional growth of the candidates. Both the colleges reflect quite a dismal picture for this particular course, but even if the choice has to be made it will shift towards Xavier’s Kolkata as in: It is the only NAAC Accredited A++ institute in West Bengal making your degree more reputed and acceptable. It will provide larger scope for better career options in the market. It allows individuals to look out to different personality domains of a candidate as it gives opportunity in the form of various cultural & social events. Overall, Xavier’s is a better option than Jadavpur University in every aspect.

Which is better for a BSc (Hons.) in Chemistry: Jadavpur University or St. Xavier's Kolkata?

In the NIRF rankings 2020, the Jadavpur University has secured 5th position in the 'University' category, 17th position in the 'Engineering' category, and 12th in the 'Overall' category. St. Xavier's college has ranked 7th in the NIRF rankings 2020. Given below is a brief overview of the BSc(Hons) Chemistry program at Jadavpur University and St. Xaviers Kolkata. Particulars SXC JU 1st Year Fee Rs.85,000 Rs.2,400 Highest CTC 14 LPA 42 LPA Average CTC 9.5 LPA 19.96 LPA Admission: St. Xavier's College accepts applications from students who studied Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at their +2 level. The selection is based on an index calculated with the board marks at the +2 level. At the Jadavpur University, admissions are offered on a merit basis (+2 marks) for undergraduate science courses. Placement Statistics: St. Xavier's College: The placement cell acts as a bridge between the corporate world and the students. In the academic year 2018-2019, more than 650 students were recruited through the Placement Cell. Some of the top recruiters at the institute are Deloitte, PWC, Larsen & Toubro, JP Morgan, Google, IBM, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Usha, Infosys, Tata Capitals, MTS. Jadavpur University: The university has shown rapid growth in the placement records over the years. Nearly 80% of the students got placed in top companies/organizations during the 2019-20 academic year. More than 100 organizations have participated in the campus drive during the current session. Amazon, Airtel, Bajaj Auto, CESC, CGI, Microsoft, Adobe, Samsung, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Texas Instrument, etc. are a few of the popular recruiters. Go through the above-mentioned facts and choose which institute will be better for you according to your convenience.

ST Xavier's Kolkata B.Sc {Hons.} Chemistry: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6
Tuition Fees	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000	₹3000
Admission Fees	₹11000	-	-	-	-	-
Registration Fees	₹500	-	-	-	-	-
Exam Fees	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500
Development Fees	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900
Library Fees	₹2000	-	₹2000	-	₹2000	-
Lab Fees	₹1200	₹1200	₹1200	₹1200	-	-
Marksheet Fee	₹2000	-	-	-	-	-
Final Degree Certification Fee	₹1500	-	-	-	-	-
Session Fee	₹5500	-	₹5500	-	₹5500	-
Tech Learning Fee	₹1200	-	₹1200	-	₹1200	-
Additional Fee	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900	₹9900
Semester Wise Fees	₹50200	₹26500	₹35200	₹26500	₹34000	₹25300
Yearly Fees	₹76700	₹61700	₹59300

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)	Year 5 (in INR)	Year 6 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹48800	₹24200	₹48800	₹24200	₹48800	₹24200
Yearly Fees	₹48800	₹24200	₹48800	₹24200	₹48800	₹24200

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#5 out of 280 (2025) #1st Kolkata #1 West Bengal
	#8 out of 100 (2025) #1st Kolkata #1 West Bengal	#8 out of 88 (2024) #1st Kolkata #1 West Bengal

Course Highlights	Details
duration	3 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 1.98 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 50%+CUET

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹18,000
total academic fee	₹1.98 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹1.04 Lakhs
total fee	₹3.02 Lakhs

Events	Dates
CUET UG Admit Card Release Date	May 04, 2026 Tentative
CUET UG Exam Date	May 11, 2026 - May 31, 2026 Tentative
CUET UG Result Declaration Date	Jul 30, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
CUET UG Application Registration Window	Jan 03, 2026 - Feb 04, 2026
Correction in Particulars of Application for CUET UG 2026 [B.Sc]	Feb 02, 2026 - Feb 04, 2026
Last Date of Fee Payment for CUET UG 2026 [B.Sc]	Jan 31, 2026

Events	Dates
CUET UG Admit Card Release Date	May 04, 2026 Tentative
CUET UG Exam Date	May 11, 2026 - May 31, 2026 Tentative
CUET UG Result Declaration Date	Jul 30, 2026 Tentative

Events	Dates
CUET UG Application Registration Window	Jan 03, 2026 - Feb 04, 2026
CUET Notification	Jan 03, 2026

The college ranks among the top 10 for B.Sc in Chemistry and offers a strong curriculum with experienced faculty, although some teaching methods receive criticism. Admission is straightforward, and campus facilities are commendable. Despite this, the college is noted for its high fees, with course fees around INR 50,000 per year and quarterly fees increased from INR 5,400 to INR 6,450 since 2018-2019. Additional charges for exams and hostel fees add to the cost, making it about INR 65,000 annually.

Financial aid and scholarships, such as the Inspire Scholarship, are available for deserving students. The college excels in placements, with 70% to 90% of students landing jobs in top companies like ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and Deloitte, with salary packages ranging from INR 3 L to INR 20.5 L. Students can participate in placements from their third year. Internships are accessible via platforms like Internshala, with stipends from INR 3K to INR 60K per month, and partnerships with companies like Godrej and Cognizant.

The campus is eco-friendly, and the overall student experience is moderate, with attendance and student perspectives occasionally overlooked in favor of maintaining reputation.

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B.Sc {Hons.}, Chemistry

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Overall Experience

Fees and Financial Aid:

The fees for Bsc Chemistry was supposed to be Rs-71,000 for 1 year but this year when I've checked the few structure it increased a little . The first installment fees of first sem is Rs-35,500 and 2nd installment fees Rs-12,500 and there left payment for 2nd sem too which we have to pay in two parts. So, overall it's very costly for a simple bsc degree and also the fees increased a little. One thing is good that studies are taken seriously and there is hygiene and cleanliness is bathroom. Other than that it's just like any other college.

Patatri Lahiri

4.1

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

SXC Review

I personally have not taken any scholarship so I can not comment on that. But the fees structure here is very good as we have to pay the fees of each semester in two installments and it is also not much. In my course the yearly fees( including two semesters) is around 46000.

Rohit Saha

4.8

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Why to Consider SXC Kolkata for UG chemistry.

Financial aids are available for outstanding students. For good performance in semesters. Professors encourage to apply for JBNTS SCHOLARSHIP. Good placements and internship opportunities although people usually don't go for placements from science departments

Snehali De

4.7Helpful

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

The Life In SXC

Yearly the fees of SXC is Rs 65000. It provides scholarships depending on the academics. SXC provides you with in campus and off campus placement facilities. The college also provides you with off as well as incampus internships.

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Exams twice a year gives less time to prepare.
The syllabus is a little out of control .

The fees is constant and not frequently increased. The arrear and Condonation fees increases but can be avoided by passing your exams and maintaining 75% attendance. The campus is eco friendly and extremely clean. Scholarships and student loans available.

Sandipan Saha

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2022(Enrolled 2017)

Blessed to be a student of SXC, Kolkata

From the academic year 2018-2019 onwards, the St. Xavier's College had increased the undergraduate quarterly fees from INR 5400 to INR 6450. The fees for the odd semester are comparatively higher than the even semester, especially for the first quarter into the semester when an additional INR 3000 is included. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the college authorities have decided not to hike the even semester fees for the time being, considering the economic diffculties of some underprivileged students. There are numerous scholarships available to the meritorious students, as well as for the underprivileged ones. Some of them are the Dr. Basudeb Banerjee Memorial Scholarship, Fr. Joris Memorial Scholarship and the R.F. De Souza Scholarship. The College is associated with Internshala, one of the top internship platforms in India. There is a Placement Cell, which recruits students for working in various top brands and companies, where many students get placed each and every year.

Aasia ahmad

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Reviewed on Oct 30, 2021(Enrolled 2018)

SXC Kolkata- An Overview

The total cost to study at this college may be around 1 lakh rupees. I did not receive any stipend for the BSc course and it does not offer any form of scholarship. The fees were not hiked at any point of time during my time in this college.

Alpana Sahu

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Reviewed on May 18, 2021(Enrolled 2013)

Xt. Xavier's College An old Vintage of Kolkata

Here the total course fees are near about 65000. There are quarterly semester occurs here. Inspire scholarship is for the students those are secured 80% marks or above in the final semester. Overall the cost of the study is affordable.

Soham Choudhury

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2021(Enrolled 2018)

A brief review of St. Xavier's College, Kolkata

The course fees for chemistry is 50,000 per year. 27, 500 is taken during the start of each year and the quarterly fee is 7,500. Semester exam fees are 1,500. Hostel fees is 7500 per month. The college is quite strict about late fees payment and deducts fine for it.

Anonymous

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2020

Anonymous's Review On St. Xavier's College - [SXC], Kolkata

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course syllabus is updated. We have seperate skill based papers and also foundation classes for provide an all round growth. Most of the facilities out here have great prior research experience and some are still into research(notable mention: Dr. Sanjib Ganguly).

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